Gaza war sparks education crisis, 660,000 children out of school – UN/in /by
Almost two years into the war in Gaza, alongside the ever-mounting death toll and flattened infrastructure, there’s another casualty of war: children’s education. With "nearly all" school-aged children out of education, they're at risk of becoming a "lost generation," the United Nations says.
Greece passes tough new law to detain and fine failed asylum seekers/in /by
After a new surge in migrant arrivals,Greece has passed a law toughening its stance on failed asylum seekers.
Kabila slams treason trial, calls death penalty bid political/in /by
The former Congolese head of state is on trial before the High Military court on charges including war crimes, rape, and murder.
Families demand justice in Boeing 737 Max crash case/in /by
A Texas federal judge heard arguments on a US government's motion to dismiss its criminal case against the aerospace company.
Nigeria boat accident in Niger state kills over 60, many missing/in /by
A tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State has left at least 60 people dead, with many more still missing, after an overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday morning.
Nigeria: Renewed Hope Backs Tinubu, Seeks NNPCL Boss Removal/in /by
[Leadership] A pro-democracy coalition, the Renewed Hope Interest Defenders, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, support for local refineries, and executive orders aimed at boosting investment in the oil and gas sector.
Nigeria: Price Hike – No Subsidy On CNG, Says Govt/in /by
[Vanguard] The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, PCNGI, has clarified that the federal government does not provide subsidies on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, following the recent hike in pump prices by some operators.
Search and rescue underway after deadly landslide buries village in Sudan’s Darfur Region/in /by
A devastating landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region has reportedly buried an entire village in the remote Marrah Mountains, with around 100 bodies recovered so far. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army warned that the death toll from the August 31 disaster in Tarasin village could climb.
Nigeria: Pro-Tinubu’s Protesters Storm NNPCL Headquarters/in /by
[This Day] Coalitions in support of President Bola Tinubu's administration's agenda, comprising Renewed Hope Interest Defenders, Lawyers in Defence of Accountability and CSOs for oil industry reforms, invaded the NNPCL headquarters on Wednesday, demanding the probe of the Group Chief Executive Officer,(GCEO), Bayo Ojulari's leadership.
Nigeria: Zulum Leads North East Govs to Tinubu, Requests Completion of 17 Roads, Oil Exploration/in /by
[Vanguard] Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum led a delegation of North East governors to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday.